Having started his professional career with Newell's Old Boys in Argentina, following sixteen years playing for some of the biggest sides in Europe, the footballing adventure of Gabriel Heinze concluded in full circle, as he ended his playing days where it all began.

Along with Newell's, Heinze featured for Real Valladolid, Sporting Lisbon, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Marseille, and Roma, before heading home to the Argentine top-flight.

Now the 37-year-old is taking his first steps into football management, hopeful that his glittering career and wealth of experiences, will provide him with all the right ingredients for a successful coaching career.

His first managerial post, according to a number of Argentine media outlets, looks set to be Argentine Primera Division side, Godoy Cruz, amidst speculation that their current head coach, Daniel Oldra, is about to be given the push.

The strongest hints of all came somewhat accidentally, via another club, who currently play in the Argentine lower leagues - Sarmiento de Leones - who announced the departure of their first-team boss, Mariano Toedtli, along with the explanation:

"He will continue his professional career as assistant coach to Gabriel Heinze, the widely recognised player who experienced great success in both French and English football, and the Argentine national team."

Neither Toedtli or Heinze have yet confirmed where they'll be working together, although in Argentina, it's practically seen as a foregone conclusion, that they'll replace Oldra at Godoy Cruz over the coming days.

Most recently, there was also speculation in Argentina that Heinze might also have one last playing fling. He recently received an offer from the Indian Super League, with Delhi Dynamos strongly linked. That approach now seems to have been rejected.

Heath Chesters

Heath Chesters moved from Spain to England in 2005 and never looked back. Enjoying a Spanish football adventure with Granada CF, he eventually joined the press department at the club. As a La Liga correspondent at HITC Sport, he aims to share his insight and enthusiasm for the game in Spain.